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European capital of culture forum in Kaunas: reflecting on five years of creative adventures

Next year’s European Capital of Culture (ECoC), Kaunas, has already caught the continent’s attention. On September 22–24, the team revealed a...

Lithuania looks at new markets: hopes to accelerate foreign tourism


More and more tourists find Baltic countries appealing when they are choosing their new destinations. Lithuania sees the growing number of foreigners...

Value of Kaunas' modernism lies in city's spirit, not only in buildings - UNESCO expert

A UNESCO expert says that the value of Kaunas ' modernism, which Lithuania want to be recognized as a World Heritage site, lies not only in its...

Vilnius communities should have a say on heritage protection plans, court rules

Vilnius communities have successfully challenged the practice of the Cultural Heritage Department which refused to share its plans for UNESCO-protected...

Photo of the week: Baltic heritage

This week, representatives from seven Baltic countries gathered in Vilnius to prepare a unified tourism project that would unite all of the UNESCO World...